Ohio Buckeye Candy
Peanut butter fudge balls dipped partway in chocolate to mimic the glossy brown-and-tan seed of the Ohio buckeye tree. These no-bake candies are a holiday and tailgate staple statewide.
- Prep
- 40 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Servings
- 30
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 130 kcal
Equipment
- •Baking sheet
- •Toothpicks
- •Double boiler
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 130 kcal
- fat
- 8
- carbs
- 12
- protein
- 3
- calories
- 130
Instructions
- 1
Beat the peanut butter and softened butter together until smooth.
- 2
Slowly mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla until a stiff dough forms.
- 3
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them onto a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- 4
Chill the balls in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 5
Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler until smooth.
- 6
Stick a toothpick into each chilled ball. Dip into the melted chocolate, leaving a small bare circle of peanut butter at the top.
- 7
Place them back on the parchment-lined sheet pan. Smooth over the toothpick holes with your finger.
- 8
Chill again until the chocolate sets completely before serving.
Chef's tips
Chill the peanut butter balls completely before dipping so they keep their shape in the warm chocolate.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Reheating
Not applicable; serve chilled or at room temperature.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Dipping the balls too deep and covering up the peanut butter circle on top.
- •Skipping the chill time, which makes the balls fall apart in the warm chocolate.
Serving suggestions
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